Ingredients for Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce
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How to Make Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- Cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir in 28 ounces (794g) of canned crushed tomatoes (or 2 cups of chopped fresh plum tomatoes), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally and mashing tomatoes with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in 1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl.
- Let cool completely to room temperature. This sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
9g
Carbs
6g
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